Velma F. Kuykendall

Velma Estelle Kuykendall (Fultz), of Verona, has passed at the age of 91. She has reunited with the love of her life, Stanley Kuykendall, who has been waiting for her to join him in their eternal home with their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was loved here on earth by her adoring family and died peacefully in her sleep.

Velma is survived by her children, Stanley Kuykendall Jr, Richard Kuykendall, Barbara and Jerry Swisher, Lisa and Dale Lam; her grandchildren, Missy Wittig, Amy McManaway, Jenni Lockhart, Brian and Sue Ellen Lam, Christopher Keller, Trevor and Lauren Lam; Jacob and Emily Lam; great grandchildren Zakkary Wittig, Tristen and Hanna Simmons, Alyssa Wittig, Landon Simmons, Addison Lam, Gavin Keller, Alaina McManaway, Austin Lam; her great great grandson, Kohen Simmons; a special sister-in-law Frances Fultz; and a large number of nieces and nephews.

Velma was preceded in death by her husband of 64 earthly years, her parents, brothers June and Charles Fultz, and sister and brother-in-law Betty and Franklin Moomau.

Velma was born and raised in Middlebrook, VA by her parents Thelma and Howard Fultz. She met her soulmate, with whom she married and had four children. She was a mother and homemaker for thirty years while her husband was in the service and worked. She was the best cook and even made her children and grandchildren clothes. She and her husband always had a garden and she enjoyed canning, and making pickles and apple butter. Upon his retirement she went to work and retired from Montgomery Ward. She was a devoted and proud mother and grandmother who loved to watch her children and grandchildren compete from little league to college and rarely missed a game, match or parade. She was a devoted Christian and attended Mt Horeb Presbyterian church.

Velma’s family was her pride and joy, and in turn she was cherished until her last breath and will be until we take ours.

The family will receive friends at a visitation this Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Henry Funeral Home in Staunton.

A celebration of life services will be held this Saturday at 10:00 AM at Mt. Horeb Presbyterian Church, Grottoes conducted by retired Reverend John. Burial will follow at Augusta Memorial Park, Waynesboro where she will be laid to rest with her husband.

Active Pallbearers will be her grandsons.

Henry Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.